Chicken

• As U.S. sees record chicken prices, economists say it’s unlikely to hit Canada

  Some U.S. poultry producers are scaling back chicken production, driving prices higher. Canada's supply system, along with low import volumes, will likely protect consumers here.

  Consumer

  Oct 7
  
• Ontario researchers say new packaging tray can warn of food contamination

  McMaster University researchers in Hamilton have created new packaging that can signal when salmonella or other dangerous pathogens are present in ready-to-eat foods.

  Science

  Jul 4
  
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• Woman finds hen wandering the streets of Toronto, hopes to find its owner

  'There were many dog owners with dogs that were kind of looking at something,' Vera Belazelkoska recounted. 'And the dogs were lunging at it, and it was a chicken.'

  Canada

  Mar 31
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• Rising beef costs loom, but the profits aren’t being felt by Sask. producers

  It is no secret beef prices have been high in grocery stores across Saskatchewan over the last year, but those prices don't mean extra profits in the pockets of farmers.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Avian flu outbreak affects 500K birds in Saskatchewan, concerns researchers and farmers

  While the worldwide avian influenza outbreak is causing concerns among researchers and poultry farmers in Saskatchewan, at the moment, risks to human health are minimal.

  Health

  Mar 7
• Kelowna Mounties offer some insight into bad 911 calls

  On average Kelowna 911 operators get about 1,500 calls a year, and while most are on point, some stray far from the intended purpose of the emergency service.

  Crime

  Dec 14, 2022
• Avian flu puts pressure on producers, consumers

  Outbreaks in commercial bird facilities in Canada most often occur in spring and fall when migratory birds carrying the disease come into contact with poultry.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2022
• Saskatchewan extends animal health control order as avian flu cases continue

  In 2022, a total of 25 avian influenza cases have been reported in Saskatchewan birds, primarily amongst domestic poultry.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2022
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• Avian flu in Canada: Everything you need to know

  Poultry farmers everywhere have been urged to maintain stringent infection control measures and to keep their flocks separate from wild birds.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2022
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• ‘Devastating’: 16 cases of Avian flu found in Alberta

  With no treatment for the disease, Alberta chicken farmers are worried the latest spike in Avian Influenza could be detrimental to the province's herd.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2022